Stephen Bate – CEDR  Stephen Bate of CEDR is ‘personable, bright, and has the ability to bring parties to the table’. An accredited mediator since 2003, Bate has mediated approximately 250 civil and commercial disputes to date, with claim values of up to £250m. In a recent 12- to 18-month period, Bate spent approximately 40 days on mediations involving partnerships, shareholders, supplies of goods and services, sales commissions, IP, IT, and sports.
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